Saturday, July 19, 2014

Still – v2

Still
In my mind
in my person
my spirit seeking Yours

Still
In my whole being
in my journey
listening for Your voice

Still
I enter into worship
in my mind’s eye
I see Your open arms

Still
I come
to feel You with me

Still
I touch
the face of the living God

Still
I hear
Your message for me

Moving
I go
out into the world.


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edited July 19, 2014
Still – v2
July 19, 2014
Still
Devozine for July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“+distracted”
&
Psalm 46:10
“Be Still and Know I Am God”
“Lectio Divina”
devotion by Alina Kanaski
for July 17, 2014
read July 17, 2014
&
Matthew 22:37 (NIV)
“A Heart Divided”
devotion by Elizabeth Mann
“Keep God at the Center”
devotion by Christina Martin
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
John 12:26a (NRSV)
“Follow Me”
devotion by Katy Steele
for July 15, 2014
read July 15, 2014
&
Psalm 73:28a (NRSV)
“Retreat”
devotion by Dylan Green
for July 14, 2014
read July 15, 2014
&
Patten Methodist Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Still


Still
In my mind
in my person
my spirit seeking Yours

Still
In my whole being
in my journey
listening for Your voice

Still
I enter into worship
in my mind’s eye
I see Your open arms

Still
I come
to feel
You with me

Still
I touch
the face
of the living God


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July 19, 2014
Devozine for July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“+distracted”
&
Psalm 46:10
“Be Still and Know I Am God”
“Lectio Divina”
devotion by Alina Kanaski
for July 17, 2014
read July 17, 2014
&
Matthew 22:37 (NIV)
“A Heart Divided”
devotion by Elizabeth Mann
“Keep God at the Center”
devotion by Christina Martin
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
John 12:26a (NRSV)
“Follow Me”
devotion by Katy Steele
for July 15, 2014
read July 15, 2014
&
Psalm 73:28a (NRSV)
“Retreat”
devotion by Dylan Green
for July 14, 2014
read July 15, 2014
&
Patten Methodist Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

rejoice

rejoice in kinship
for our name in heaven
claimed by Almighty God,
adopted at the cross.
rejoice, all of us,
people of dust
whatever our walk here,
we are known in paradise.


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July 19, 2014
rejoice

Luke 10:20
“Jumping for Joy”
devotion by Jase Robertson
for July 17, 2014
read July 17, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

burn off the crap

Lord, this scripture is hard
calling to search us, even me
for You to find
any imperfections
I wish I were clean
but I know I am broken
I hate to think
what You must find
if I am truly honest
(but You know me already).
Burn off the crap,
the junk within me,
rip out the thorns
the tares in my garden;
I want to be good soil.
Shovel out the manure
the ripped fabric
prune the dead away;
make me for a purpose.


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July 19, 2014
burn off the crap

Psalm 139:23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 17, 2014
read July 17, 2014
&
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“Our Father”
by Danny Wright
New Paradigm Christian Church
&
overview page
Genesis 28:10-19
“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)
Jacob’s ladder
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)
the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

all good things


all good things
are gifts of God
all trials
can be made good by God
God is always
worthy of praise
on the mountain
in the valleys
all of our days.      


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July 19, 2014
all good things

Job 1:21 (NIV)
Job 1:13-22
John 9:2
Romans 8:28
devotion “When God Takes Away”
Upper Room Daily Devotional    
by Brooke Espinoza
for July 17, 2014
read July 17, 2014
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for July and August 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

behind and before us

behind and before us
God is here with us
guiding every step
the path of our life
God is here with us
behind and before us
God leads the way
to eternal life.


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July 19, 2014
behind and before us

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“Our Father”
by Danny Wright
New Paradigm Christian Church
&
overview page
Genesis 28:10-19
“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)
Jacob’s ladder
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)
the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

surrounded by God - 2

we are surrounded by God
filled with His presence
behind and before us
on our journey with us
we are surrounded by God
the Spirit within us
with us every step
the journey before us.


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July 19, 2014
surrounded by God - 2
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“Our Father”
by Danny Wright
New Paradigm Christian Church
&
overview page
Genesis 28:10-19
“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)
Jacob’s ladder
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)
the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

dripping to overflowing - v2

Immersed in love
saturated with water
with God’s living presence
His Spirit within us
dripping to overflowing
our bodies, our lives
faith more than we see
reality more than we touch
time with more layers
than what we know so well
far more than our sight,
what our eyes can see.


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edited July 19, 2014
July 16, 2014
dripping to overflowing
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“Our Father”
by Danny Wright
New Paradigm Christian Church
&
overview page
Genesis 28:10-19
“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)
Jacob’s ladder
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)
the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, July 18, 2014

pray for the children

pray for the children
pray for Gaza
those who are driven
from their beds at night
pray for the parents
who must bury their children
pray for all of them
caught in the middle


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edited July 18, 2014

after the ground invasion of Gaza
by Israeli forces
edited July 11, 2014
does it matter who started this
edited July 11, 2014
fish in a barrel, fish with weapons
edited July 10, 2014
Israel’s Future
post of child in rage about the Israeli’s bulldozing his home
in the Gaza Strip
7/10/2014
edited July 10, 2014
the battle foreordained – v2
new poem June 8, 2014
the battle foreordained
Daniel 7
and Men’s Bible Study
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
June 8, 2014
&
edited March 16, 2014
“Innocent Blood – v5”
(editing version 3)
Edited November 26, 2012
“Innocent Blood – v4”
after rereading original inspiration for the poem
Edited November 23, 2012
“Innocent Blood – v3”
November 23, 2012
“Innocent Blood – v2”
after writing several poems on this topic
&
announcement of a cease fire
between Gaza (Hamas) and Israel
November 21, 2012
&
the tragedy of the fighting in Gaza and Israel
and the source of the conflict
in the division of Ishmael and Isaac
the sons of Abraham
&
original poem
January 14 and 15, 2009
“Innocent Blood”
Matthew 2:13-23
and words of Bishop Peter Weaver,
in his Partners in Ministry email
1/14/09,
    THE TERRIBLE VIOLENCE IN THE GAZA STRIP is deeply disturbing.  Hundreds of innocent civilians, including children are being caught in the crossfire. Last week, after we celebrated Epiphany (Jan. 6, the magi visiting Bethlehem) I thought about the rest of Matthew 2 where Herod sets out to kill all the "innocents" under two and Mary, Joseph and Jesus head for Egypt....probably through Gaza!  Both the Palestinians and Israelis fear and react to violence from the other side and to a long history of threats and actions that are indelibly etched in their memories.  Tragically, every additional death and injustice etches new memories in new generations who will grow up with even more hatred and determination to "win", no matter what the means of terrorism or oppression. "An eye for an eye, leaves everyone blind"
       How can peace with justice be found?
       A Quaker saying, based in the Gospel, points the way.  "There can be no peace without reconciliation.  There can be no reconciliation without forgiveness.  There can be no forgiveness without giving up the hope of a better yesterday."  In other words, holding on to the deeply etched bitterness of the past prevents us from embracing a new future of peace.  Nations do it.  Families do it.  Churches do it.  Pray that we might all become peacemakers.  Pray for the land we call "holy."”

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

summer birches

the same stand of birches
between the north bound and south bound
up here in northern Maine
the same stand of birches
drawing my eye, my attention
early yesterday morning
on the way to Bangor, again
The same stand of birches
now summer birches
the young maples growing
up in the glade, the opening
between the groomed way
the bright young green
the white of the trunk
basking in the sun
as I drive by


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new poem July 18, 2014
summer birches



edited June 30, 2014
Bleeding Limbs – v2
April 9, 2009
Bleeding Limbs
Maundy Thursday
on the way home from Pembroke Village School
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH



All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,230+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

when Jesus said follow – v2

I can hear the rumble
the import of his calling
the words hanging in the air
to the first disciples.
when Jesus said follow
He didn’t mean Twitter
a Facebook presence
a Fake Jesus profile.
God wants our whole hearts
our focus, our center;
when Jesus said follow,
He meant it for life.

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edited July 18, 2014
when Jesus said follow – v2
July 16, 2014
when Jesus said follow
Devozine for July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“+distracted”
&
quote:
“when Jesus said, “Follow me,”
he didn’t mean Twitter.”
John 12:26a (NRSV)
“Follow Me”
devotion by Katy Steele
for July 15, 2014
read July 15, 2014
&
Psalm 73:28a (NRSV)
“Retreat”
devotion by Dylan Green
for July 14, 2014
read July 15, 2014
&
Patten Methodist Youth Group
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,630+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

time has more layers – v2

hard to even write these lines
knowing they are inadequate
trying to explain the limits
of our minds, comprehension
for us to see beyond
this narrow dimension
how can we fathom at all
the thought of eternity.

we are blind, we cannot see
what we cannot touch
we think we understand
when so much is unknown
beyond our understanding
our vision , our comprehension
we think we know
but we don’t know much.

time has more layers
in the infinite, in heaven
time is not just minutes
hours, and seconds
time is cherished
a limited commodity
but that is just bound
by what we can see.


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edited July 18, 2014
time has more layers – v2
July 16, 2014
time has more layers
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 16, 2014
read July 16, 2014
&
July 14, 2014 to July 20, 2014
“Our Father”
by Danny Wright
New Paradigm Christian Church
&
overview page
Genesis 28:10-19
“Jacob’s Dream at Bethel” (NCV)
Jacob’s ladder
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Psalm 139:1-24
“God Knows Everything” (NCV)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
“A Story about Wheat and Weeds” (NCV)
the parable of the wheat and the tares

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,220+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

How must God feel – v2

How must God feel
when we deny His presence
the Creator of the universe
as close as breath

How must God feel
when we turn from Him
when we worship idols
that rust, that perish,
that are made by His hands

How must God feel
when we deny Him
the rightful place in our lives
the first position


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edited July 18, 2014
How must God feel – v2

May 17, 2014
How must God feel
Sermon 17 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Exodus 34:10-14 NIV Bible
Deuteronomy 4:23-24 NIV Bible
1 John 3:1-7 Common English Bible
Spangler, Ann: Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          El Kanna à Jealous God
children’s message
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . El Kanna”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
May 4, 2014
&
Sermon 16 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Genesis 21:1-21 (The Message Bible)
Acts 4:32-35 (The Message Bible)
Psalm 139
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          El Roi à God watches over us
children’s message
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . El Roi”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 27, 2014
&
Easter Sunday
Sermon 15 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Jeremiah 23:5-6 (GODs Word Translation)
Jeremiah 31:33 (GODs Word Translation)
Matthew 28:1-10 (English Standard Version)
 “Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Yahweh Tsidqenu à The Lord Our Righteousness
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Yahweh Tsidqenu”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 20, 2014
&
Palm Sunday
Sermon 14 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Isaiah 53:7-12 (The Message)
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Matthew 20:26-27
(Matthew 21:1-11)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ish Makaboth à Man of Sorrows
song and sacred dance by Erica Berberena
to “Hosanna” by Kirk Franklin
distribution of the palms
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Ish Makaboth”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 13, 2014
&
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 13 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Psalm 94:2-15 (Living Bible)(TLB)
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The Message Bible)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Shopet à Judge
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Shopet”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 6, 2014
&
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 12 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Isaiah 53:1-9 (The Message)
“The Suffering Servant”
1 Samuel 16:1-13
“God Looks into the Heart”
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ebed Yahweh à Servant of God
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Ebed Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 30, 2014
&
Third Sunday in Lent
reading of poem, “Lent”
by Ann Weems
from her book, Kneeling in Jerusalem
Sermon 11 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Psalm 31:1-5 (Names of God bible)
John 13:12-17 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
(John 20:16 – in the garden)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Rabbouni/ El Emet à Teacher/God of Truth
Communion
children’s sermon by Regina Goode
about Johnny Appleseed
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Rabbouni/El Emet”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 23, 2014
&
Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon 10 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Psalm 121
John 3:1-17 (not read)
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Yahweh/Yahweh Yireh (ya-WEH yir-EH)à The Lord will supply
Prayers of the People by Ray Foss
children’s sermon by Kelly Curtis
-          Mark 1:12-13 – story about Lent and waiting
and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Yahweh”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 16, 2014
&
First Sunday in Lent
Sermon 9 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Job 19:25-27 New International Version (NIV)
Romans 5:12-19 New International Version (NIV)
Isaiah 49:7
Leviticus 25:48-49
Numbers 35:9-30
Jeremiah 50:33-34
Mark 10:54
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Go’el (go’EL)à Redeemer
Opening Prayer
children’s sermon
-          Why are You Sad?
and sermon “Our Redeemer Lives”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name is …Go’el”)
by Raymond A. Foss
filling in for Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 9, 2014
&
Transfiguration Sunday
Sermon 8 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Psalm 46
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          El Olam (EL o-LAM)à Everlasting/Eternal God
and sermon “Hello My Name El Olam”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name is …El Olam”)
by Ellen Alward Dickinson
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 2, 2014
&
Sermon 7 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Daniel 4:19, 24-35 (The Names of God Bible)
1 Kings 19 (The Names of God Bible)
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          El Elyon (EL el-YOHN)à God Most High
children’s sermon, “God Rocks!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon ““Hello My Name El Elyon”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name is …El Elyon”)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 23, 2014
&
Sermon 6 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ishà Bridegroom
Hosea 2:16, 19-20
Revelations 19:6-9
 (All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
Worship Songs:
-          Bless His Holy Name
children’s sermon, Scouting Sunday,
by Jean Howes
-          God’s promise
and sermon “Hello My Name Is… Ish/ Bridegroom”
 (in the bulletin as “Hello My Name is …Ish”)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 9, 2014
&
Sermon 5 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Adonay (Adonai)à Lord
Daniel 9:9-16
Daniel 9:17-19
Daniel 9:9-19
 (All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s sermon
-          a servant is someone who serves the Lord,
using all of their talents to bring His kingdom on earth,
serving our Master in everything they say and do.
by Pastor Ruth
and sermon “Hello My Name Adonay”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name is …Adonay”)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 2, 2014
&
Sermon 4 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          El Chayà Living God
Joshua 3:7-13
2 Kings 19:14-16
Jeremiah 10:3-5
2 Corinthians 6:15-16
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s sermon
“We have a living and breathing God who is always there for us.
He answers us when we call. Our God is not dead…He surely alive…“
by Pastor Ruth
and sermon “Hello My Name is …El Chay”
 (in the bulletin as “Hello My Name is …El Chay / Living God”)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 26, 2014
&
Sermon 3 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          El à God
-          Elohimà God
-          EloahàGod
Genesis 1:2-2:3
Deuteronomy 28:2-6
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s sermon
-          “and God Created. . . “
by Pastor Ruth
Closing Song – “Friend of God”
and sermon “Hello My Name is …El, Elohim, and Eloah”
 (in the bulletin as “Hello My Name Is. . . God“)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 19, 2014
&
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
(and a time to celebrate and remember our own baptism)
Sermon 2 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Yeshua --> Jesus
-          Mashiach --> Christ, Messiah
Matthew 1:18-21
Psalm 2
Mark 1:14-20
Matthew 3:13-17
 (All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s sermon
-          There is only One who can save us, Jesus, the one Savior
and sermon “Hello My Name is …Yeshua/Mashiach”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name Is. . . Jesus, Christ, Messiah“)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 12, 2014
&
Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
Sermon Series on “The Names of God”
Sermon 1 of “What’s In A Name…”
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-          Ha-Shem -> the Name
-          Ehyeh -> I Am
Exodus 3:13-14
Leviticus 24:10-16
 (All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s sermon
-          different names, different meaning – one person
-          many names for God, all one God
and sermon “Our Many Faceted God”
(saved as “Hello My Name Is. . . “)
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 5, 2014

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